The Sena family tradition of culinary excellence dates back to early 1947 when Carlo “Papa” Sena began to cook in postwar Naples. The family carried this experience across the Atlantic and opened La Famiglia in 1976 in the shell of a Colonial tea warehouse. Today, La Famiglia stands as the finest Italian restaurant in Philadelphia and a major landmark on the city’s vibrant restaurant scene.

From the gamberi appetizer to the gnocchi with porcini truffle cream to the whole salt baked bronzino to a perfect tiramisu... probably one of the best 3 meals we have had ever! What a find! Treat yourself... you deserve it!

We just love La Famiglia and the staff never disappoints. As always, the food was delicious. We love the crusted veal and the dessert cart is simply amazing - profiteroles, fruit tart, Napoleon - it's all wonderful. The ambiance is warm and lovely and very conducive to conversation, with excellent service.

Always the same review from my wife and I ...outstanding...This is the best restaurant on Mother's day and Valentine's day when no other place can deliver. Wine list is great, service is great, Food is perfect,,,even a well done steak!

The atmosphere is cozy and romantic. The service was impeccable and the food delicious!! We also enjoyed the opera singer and piano player- which we did not know would be there. We will definitely go back and would plan it on a night that the opera singer will be there!! I would definitely recommend this restaurant.

My wife and I love this restaurant. We try to eat there 3 to four times a year. The food is always excellent. The service is attentive. The wine list is probably the best in the city for Italian wine. The past is great. They have a focus on veal which has always been very good. This is a top restaurant.

As usual, everything was fabulous. I have been a fan of La Famiglia for many yearsand it never disappoints. The best Italian cuisine in the city of Philadelphia! Perfectservice, ambiance and food quality. Great wine at all price points and amazing experience.

We have visited this restaurant man many time and are never ever disappointed with the food, service friendliness of management and ambiance. We consider it a special place for two or two entertain for business or pleasure. It is a gem worth visiting often. The wine list is beyond belief and amazing.

Our group went to La Famiglia after the theater (matinee). It was restaurant week and there was a special menu option. We were the first arrivals for dinner and were given a nice quiet table. Our server, Wilson, was excellent as was the food. 3 of us had the veal special. We will definitely recommend this restaurant and hope to go back soon.

I went for restaurant week and got a bottle of wine. They have an impressive wine cellar and a wine specialist to help you. The food was all delicious both pasta and steak. They also accommodated the dessert for my nut allergy which was super nice!

Absolutely outstanding service. Old world traditional Italian food. Beautiful old world decor....sterling silver appointments, white tablecloths etc. Very nice to see! It was a restaurant week and they had a lovely menu.

Disappointment is an understatement. I had dinner here over 5 years ago and decided to change things up and try it again. The restaurant looks like it walked out of 1990. The food is mediocre and the menu is small. The wine menu is great if that's what you're looking for. There is no drink menu. The alcohol selection is awful. The first three drinks I asked for couldn't be made because they lacked the ingredients. As I was leaving I noticed a variety of Banker's Club products. I wasn't aware this was served outside of dive bars. The desert menu was missing every Italian desert you can imagine including tiramisu. This restaurant is ideal for the over 60 crowd with diminished taste buds that seeks privacy and a large wine list and misses the decor of the 90s.

Brought my family here for a great meal, 5 of us. Service was attentive, not pushy, and timed just right. Explained the menu items and the night's specials. The salt baked branzino, served table side was excellent. I highly recommend this place. Authentic Italian meals- no red sauce or gravy with spahghetti here!

Me and my significant other have been coming to this restaurant multiple times a year since the end of 2014. Our visit to what was our favorite restaurant just was not the same. Prior to this evening we easily rated 5 stars, not today however. Service made us feel unwelcome and inferior to the other guests in the dinning room. There was also a noticeable difference in the food. We may be back again to give another chance but are very skeptical at this point in time.

One of the most impressive wine selections I have ever seen. Varied vintages (even back to the 70’s) from the California kings, as well as a huge variety of vintages and varieties from Italy. Food and service were excellent as well!!